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41–44mm

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Vanbanner

Sailor

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The four-piece stainless steel case is fully brushed save for polished accents on the bezel and lugs. It is impossible not to think of Hemingway without imagining his life in Key West, Florida where he was as passionate about fishing as he was about writing.

Metropolis Verdict

Who this watch is really for

strong data

Best for

Smaller wrists or buyers who prefer compact proportions over oversized wrist presence.
Mechanical-watch buyers who want a proven automatic or hand-wound movement in an independent design.

Skip if

You want a larger modern sports-watch footprint.
You want quartz convenience with minimal setting, winding, or service concerns.

Value note: The value case leans on mechanical-watch appeal and the brand's design choices more than raw specification dominance.

Comparable watches

SoldierSimilar case-size territory, useful if the fit is what drew you in.

SpySimilar case-size territory, useful if the fit is what drew you in.

Bentley Racer No. 18Similar case-size territory, useful if the fit is what drew you in.

Data status: Indexable catalog page with images, description, and core specs. Image count: 4. Populated spec fields: 7.

MovementThe circular brushed case back is engraved with a limited edition number between '01 to 25

Case Size13 mm

Water Resistance10 ATM

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Technical Data Matrix

MovementThe circular brushed case back is engraved with a limited edition number between '01 to 25

CaliberVB - 24A automatic movement features 26 jewels, perlage and blued screws

Diameter13 mm

Case Size13 mm

Materialsfully brushed save for polished accents on the bezel and lugs

Resistance10 ATM

Crystalfeaturing anti-reflective coating, it has a screwed-down triple gasket crown

Vanbanner

Independent microbrand based in the independent watch scene. Known for styles. Visit the official store for the full collection.

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